In McDowell there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 13.48% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in McDowell, IL.
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McDowell, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in McDowell
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in McDowell are not shown.
McDowell Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in McDowell is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 13.48% of McDowell. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in McDowell above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in McDowell?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in McDowell.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average McDowell home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 13.48% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in McDowell?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McDowell you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of McDowell homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 100.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of McDowell homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McDowell, along with details on where in McDowell and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in McDowell, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 13.48%, or 24 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west McDowell area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McDowell.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDowell. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McDowell. The fastest plan anyone in McDowell can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all McDowell customers can get this speed.
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Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In McDowell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McDowell DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McDowell is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
McDowell DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McDowell or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in McDowell compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in McDowell are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 13.48% in McDowell.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McDowell are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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